Walnut Creek Office

Under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer, this position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing strategies and programs to enable compliance with applicable federal, state, and local Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) regulatory requirements, and with Front Porch Workplace Safety (WPS) policies and standards. This position will oversee the community locations of Front Porch in the Greater Bay Area and require day-travel to locations from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove, 3-4 days a week. Travel budget and company car provided.

The job duties listed are essential functions of the position. However, other duties may be assigned, and may also be considered essential functions of the position.

• Resolves standard Front Porch EH&S issues and is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on WPS matters.
• Recognizes and assesses hazards and risks by developing and implementing best practices for identifying, analyzing, documenting, and communicating standard and nonstandard workplace trends.
• Prepares analysis and reports regarding the state of environmental health and safety.
• Controls workplace risk by preparing and training employees on general guidelines to promote workplace safety and compliance; evaluate the effectiveness of these measures to improve workplace safety outcomes.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to solve business EH&S and workplace problems; escalates issues or risks as appropriate; communicates progress and information.
• Performs safety inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventative measures and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Conducts post-accident investigation or near misses and prepares reports identifying possible causes and hazards and ensure proper corrective and preventative measures have been implemented.
• Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of Front Porch hazard management systems, policies, and procedures with recommended changes that reflect opportunities to eliminate workplace injuries.
• Study ergonomic issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Communication/Interpersonal:

• Effective written communication skills as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations; live, via online or virtual mediums.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers, executive management, and other stakeholders through positive interaction and problem identification and resolution.

Decision Making/Organization Skills:

• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office work environment with no unusual physical requirements.
• Physical requirements include possibility of working on feet for extensive periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing; and routinely carrying 50 pounds
• Work with hazardous materials may be required.

Productivity:

• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and to organize workload to ensure that timeframes are met and the work is successfully completed within deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to define, develop, and analyze performance measures and metrics.

Project Management:

• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated planning and project oversight/management skills.
• Demonstrated skills in project plan design and implementation; directing projects, coordinating the work of operational teams, and managing project budgets.
• Effectively manages to project deadlines and escalates issues as appropriate.

Credentials:

Nonessential:
* OSHA 511

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* 3 Years Occupational Safety and Health or 3 Years Environmental Health

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.